Pacifiers Accessories

Teething can be an uncomfortable experience for your baby. To help them through this development stage, pacifiers are developed to help strengthen their baby teeth. Check out the best pacifiers and accessories or read more about pacifiers below.

Everything you Need to Know about Pacifiers

Otherwise known as a teether or soother, a pacifier is a rubber, plastic or silicone teat for your baby to chew on. It has a nipple which is usually made from silicone, a guard or mouth shield that prevents the nipple from being completely swallowed, and a ring or a handle to make handling easier for you and the baby.

There are many benefits to using pacifiers. For one thing, these quirky toy helps prevent SIDS or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome which affects 15,000 babies around the globe. It also helps infants from crying, especially when undergoing painful medical procedures such as immunization shots and venipunctures. Instead of letting your kids suck on their thumbs or fingers, a pacifier is a more hygienic choice.

How Do you Know if your Baby Needs a Pacifier?

Here are some telltale signs that your infant needs a pacifier:

He or she happily suckles on a baby bottle even when empty.

For breastfed babies, suckling on breasts without drawing milk and gets irritable when pulled away.

Constantly sucking on fingers and thumbs.

Sucking on blanket corners and toys.

Things to Consider When Buying a Pacifier

If your baby is nearing the age six months to 18 months and displaying behaviours stated above, then it's time to give them a pacifier. Below are some things that you need to consider when buying a pacifier in Singapore.

Size

If you plan to buy a pacifier for your baby, the first thing that you need to consider is the size. Pacifiers can vary from small, medium, and large depending on the age of your baby. Small pacifiers are great for six-month-olds, a medium would be more appropriate for older infants up to a year and a half, while large pacifiers are for older children.

Material

Aside from size, pacifiers can also differ in materials used. While the mouth guard is mostly made from plastic, the teats are often made from silicone, latex, and even hard plastic. Silicone is the most popular choice for pacifiers because it is easy to clean and less prone to odors. Latex, on the other hand, are softer and more flexible but they can wear out faster and your baby may have allergy from latex. Hard plastic lasts longer and is easy to clean, however, this type of pacifier can develop hard edges that could scrape or cut your baby's mouth.

Budget

Like with any of your purchases for your new baby, your budget should always be a factor when choosing a pacifier. It's a good thing that these baby accessories are versatile and flexible when it comes to price range that you can find affordable ones and also splurge on more expensive baby brands. Regardless, a pacifier is a great way to soothe your baby and provide them with their needs.

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